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Beginners Wine

I am throwing a New Year's Eve Party would like to introduce my beer drinking friends to wine. I have been drinking wine for about 10 years.Some of the wines that I drink like Cabernets and Merlots may be a little robust for a beginner.What kinds of wine would you suggest for a virgin wine drinker?

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Shedamaria, your strategy of not foisting complex red wines on beer drinkers is sound. Without waiting for your response to Dm's questions, which are, of course, very logical, let me start with this suggestion. Nothing is more festive at any party than sparkling wine. It's New Year's Eve, and sparkling wine is a requirement for a New Year's Eve party. With sparkling wines from around the world and in every price range, you should be able to find something that will not break the bank.

Yeah, Joaquin, Lambrusco (though as hlopez says Reunite is not the best example) does have bubbles. Sweet and fun for many, though not a great match for all types of food. As hlopez also says, striking out to broader examples of whites, reds and bubblies from Spain, Argentina, Chile and Australia in that price range is a good next step. You could also try a Barbera from Italy (or those other countries), as it often matches well against certain Spanish dishes, even, perhaps, a Veracruz sauce.

Greg, no wonder you don't talk much about bubblies--your prejudice is out! ;-)